In \meeting with Russian leader, Iran's Khamenei calls for strengthening 'long-term cooperation' with Moscow and blames West for outbreak of Ukraine war

Russian president expected to discuss faltering nuclear talks with Raisi, as well as sit down with visiting Turkish leader Erdogan

Ankara has weighed launching a campaign in northern Syria to create a 'safe zone' that would drive Kurdish militants back; Iran says 'attack in Syria will also benefit terrorists'

Leaders set to discuss Syria war; gathering is opportunity for Russian president to meet Turkish counterpart, in bid to unblock grain export from Ukraine following invasion

Ankara is eyeing military operation in Syrian Kurdish regions, but hopes to get blessing from Moscow first, while Iranians oppose idea

Trip announced a day after US warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with 'several hundred UAVs, including weapons-capable UAVs' for its action in Ukraine

In PM's separate calls to Turkish, Egyptian presidents, leaders note 'major significance' of bilateral relationships to region

President tells Turkish leader that he hopes 'for the further strengthening and promotion of their nations’ relationship' after a series of measures boosting renewed relations

Accord now needs domestic approvals, which could be held up because of Israeli coalition's collapse; Israeli carriers still locked out of lucrative market over security spat

Securing Turkish parliamentary approval for new members could still pose problem, as Erdogan warns he'll block process if Helsinki and Stockholm don't extradite 'terror suspects'